Dad's Birthday Weekend

Last week was Dad's birthday and he had the best birthday ever!

Evie and Ellie are hanging out with Dad as he begins his gift opening ceremony. Evie shows off the beautiful picture she made that shows off her and Dad -- nice pants Dad and nice hair Evie!

The girls and Mommy put together an elaborate birthday card modeled after their favorite iPad with a surprise under all the apps.. leading Dad through a scavenger hunt of his gifts.

The girls were delighted to watch their birthday video for Daddy on the blog.  If you think that's funny, wait to you see the outtakes!

Time to blow out the candles!  Ellie puts in a little extra stretch to reach Dad's cake. Evie, meanwhile, was taking her own photos.

That weekend it was time to head up to NJ to visit with Bebe and Popi.  With beautiful weather Evie and Ellie wanted to head to the beach.  Though we said we weren't going to play in the sand and water... well...

Ellie was trying to build a little sand castle and was getting quite messy in the process.

Evie and Bebe enjoy the views as they look over the ocean. It looks like Evie has an idea...

Time to test the water. Ellie figures if her sister can check out the ocean then she can too.

Both girls are playing with wet sand and trying to see how far they can throw it. Those smiles are mostly excitement with a touch of naughty.

Uh oh, the waves are getting a little larger. I think the girls believe they must be stuck in a riptide as they travel parallel to the shore.

With the waves rolling in, time to head back to the safety of dry land (though with very wet pants and a wet jacket for Ellie).

Ellie wistfully thinking about summer.

Must be quite a wave that's coming at her!

Finally, time to head back home.

While Ellie puts on her shoes before we head home, she enjoys a little taste of the beach.